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to express
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to control
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anger
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to lose one's temper
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to have a fit
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to hit the roof
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to go ballistic
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to blow one's top / cool
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to hold in
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to calm down
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to let go
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to shrug off
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to let off steam
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to vent
to express
to express
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to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

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to control
to control
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to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

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transitive
anger
anger
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a strong feeling that we have when something bad has happened, so we might be unkind to someone or harm them

to [lose] {one's} temper
to lose one's temper
phrase
uk flag
/lˈuːz wˈʌnz tˈɛmpɚ/

to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

to [have|throw] a fit
to have a fit
phrase
uk flag
/hæv ɔːɹ θɹˈoʊ ɐ fˈɪt/
Collocation

to suddenly and uncontrollably express strong emotions, often in a negative way

to [hit] the (roof|ceiling)
to hit the roof
phrase
uk flag
/hˈɪt ðə ɹˈuːf sˈiːlɪŋ/
Idiom
Informal

to become extremely angry with someone or something

What is the origin of the idiom "hit the roof" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "hit the roof" is not definitively known, but it is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century. The expression likely draws on the image of someone becoming so furious that they metaphorically "hit" or "explode through" the roof, symbolizing their extreme anger and emotional outburst. It is typically employed to describe situations where individuals become explosively furious, often in response to unexpected or provocative events. This expression is commonly used in personal relationships, such as during arguments, conflicts, or when confronted with betrayal or deception.

to [go] ballistic
to go ballistic
phrase
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ bɐlˈɪstɪk/

to suddenly become extremely angry

What is the origin of the idiom "go ballistic" and when to use it?

The phrase "go ballistic" originated from the field of military technology and ballistic missiles. Ballistic missiles are known for their high speed and unguided flight trajectory, making them difficult to intercept. In the 20th century, the term "ballistic" came to be associated with explosive and uncontrolled movements. The idiom is often used in situations where someone feels deeply provoked, betrayed, or confronted with unexpected surprises. It can be applied to heated arguments, confrontations, or instances where individuals feel a sense of powerlessness or injustice.

to [blow] {one's} (top|cool|stack|lid)
to blow one's top / cool
phrase
uk flag
/blˈoʊ wˈʌnz tˈɑːp kˈuːl stˈæk lˈɪd/
Idiom
Informal

to fail to control one's anger

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The phrase "blow one's top" originated in the mid-20th century, likely in American English. The expression uses a metaphorical comparison to the release of pressure from a container, like a pressure cooker or a kettle, when it reaches its boiling point. It can be applied to instances of heated arguments, confrontations, or situations where someone's anger becomes uncontrollable.

to hold in
to hold in
Verb
uk flag
/hˈoʊld ˈɪn/

to suppress the expression of one's feelings

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
hold
phrase's particle
in
to calm down
to calm down
Verb
uk flag
/ˈkɑm ˈdaʊn/

to become less angry, upset, or worried

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
calm
phrase's particle
down
to let go
Verb
uk flag
/lˈɛt ɡˈoʊ/

to free oneself from tension or anxiety and be more relaxed instead

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intransitive
to shrug off
to shrug off
Verb
uk flag
/ʃɹˈʌɡ ˈɔf/

to consider something unworthy of one's attention or consideration

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
shrug
phrase's particle
off
to let off steam
phrase
uk flag
/lˈɛt ˈɔf blˈoʊ ˈɔf stˈiːm/

to get rid of one's strong feelings, particularly by talking in an angry way

to vent
to vent
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to strongly express one's feelings, particularly one's anger

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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